Meditation Advice for Beginners
Some of the best meditation advice for beginners is to open your mind, don’t try too hard and let the meditation begin. “I tried to meditate once, but I couldn’t do it. I just can’t seem to turn off my...
View ArticleAn Aromatherapy Retreat
The New York Institute of Aromatherapy, the first professional training and education center of its kind in NYC, is offering a unique opportunity next month for incoming students: an aromatherapy...
View ArticleClean Slate
For new beginnings in the New Year, start with a beginner’s mind To paraphrase Marcel Proust, “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” This...
View ArticleA Ryokan Reborn
When philanthropist and businesswoman Joanne Conway purchased the iconic Golden Door in 2012, she began rejuvenating the fitness centers and spa, as well as doubling the property to 600 acres in...
View ArticleLife Lessons in a Cup of Tea
A simple way to discover your true self “Every human being is represented by these two glasses,” explained Master Hu, as he placed two small glasses in front of me. Master Hu is the resident Shaolin...
View ArticleMeditating on Chocolate
Busy schedules of everyday life prevent us from slowing down and savoring; this Valentine’s Day, practice an introspective mindfulness exercise with one of those gifted chocolates Rich, dark chocolate...
View ArticleWhen Mindfulness Hits
I took my first mindful vacation ever at Rancho La Puerta and came back with a renewed sense of self that I haven’t felt in years What’s your ideal type of vacation? Maybe you’re one of those people...
View ArticleThe Road Map to Happiness
Expert advice on how to find your way to the state of happiness From Pharrell Williams’ chart-topping song, “Happy,” to Gretchen Rubin’s best-selling book, The Happiness Project (Harper Paperbacks),...
View ArticleApps to Ohm
Meditation is soul cleansing. And endless studies concur: the mindful practice has serious body benefits from boosting immunity to helping heart health. But with laptops and smart phones, wearables,...
View ArticleMeditation for a Sharper Brain
Kirtan Kriya meditation and how it improves brain fitness Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD, is the president and medical director of the Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation (ARPF). He’s a leading...
View ArticleMeditating on Chocolate
Busy schedules of everyday life prevent us from slowing down and savoring; this Valentine’s Day, practice an introspective mindfulness exercise with one of those gifted chocolates Rich, dark chocolate...
View ArticleWhen Mindfulness Hits
I took my first mindful vacation ever at Rancho La Puerta and came back with a renewed sense of self that I haven’t felt in years What’s your ideal type of vacation? Maybe you’re one of those people...
View ArticleThe Road Map to Happiness
Expert advice on how to find your way to the state of happiness From Pharrell Williams’ chart-topping song, “Happy,” to Gretchen Rubin’s best-selling book, The Happiness Project (Harper Paperbacks),...
View ArticleApps to Ohm
Meditation is soul cleansing. And endless studies concur: the mindful practice has serious body benefits from boosting immunity to helping heart health. But with laptops and smart phones, wearables,...
View ArticleMeditation for a Sharper Brain
Kirtan Kriya meditation and how it improves brain fitness Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD, is the president and medical director of the Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation (ARPF). He’s a leading...
View ArticleStretch, Breathe and Meditate To Radiant Beauty
Have you ever wondered if the secret to your beauty could be in your mind? Many scientific studies have proven that there is a strong connection between beauty, the way we breathe and the state of our...
View ArticleLet there be Light
Objects to enhance meditation and spiritual practices, from Zafu cushions to a singing bowl set Sitting PrettyHandcrafted in Vermont, soft Samadhi pink sari meditation cushions are made from sari...
View ArticleFifteen Mindful Gifts
Lounge AroundThe laid-back Lunya Luxury Sleep & Loungewear pieces, made from a super cozy blend of cashmere and merino wool, are perfect for lounging around the house, slipping on a after yoga, or...
View ArticleSprings Fever
Delve into the mineral waters at Sunwater Spa in Manitou Springs, Colorado—and take time for quiet reflection along the waySunwater Spa in downtown Manitou Springs, CO, is anything but a mundane,...
View ArticleSelf-Care Strategies
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